Psychiatry
Mental health clinical trials
Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We’re tracking 7,764 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable6,413
- Phase 2492
- Phase 1247
- Phase 3239
- Phase 4212
- Phase 1/Phase 294
- Phase 2/Phase 367
Top conditions
- Anxiety388
- Depression381
- Alzheimer Disease338
- Autism Spectrum Disorder240
- Dementia226
- Mild Cognitive Impairment195
- Schizophrenia184
- Major Depressive Disorder173
- Insomnia159
- Cognitive Impairment150
- Alcohol Use Disorder142
- Opioid Use Disorder140
- Stress117
- PTSD105
- Mental Health98
- Autism94
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)88
- Suicidal Ideation87
Leading sponsors
- VA Office of Research and Development105
- Yale University86
- Massachusetts General Hospital77
- Stanford University68
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris64
- Johns Hopkins University61
- University of California, Los Angeles58
- The University of Hong Kong51
- University of Pennsylvania51
- Karolinska Institutet50
Where studies are running
- California517
- Massachusetts266
- New York254
- Texas209
- Maryland175
- Pennsylvania169
- Florida147
- Alabama118
- Arizona109
- Illinois103
Recruiting studies7,764 total
- NCT06528964Recruiting
Skin protein study for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders
This study looks at the skin of people with memory or movement disorders (like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS) to find proteins that may help diagnose these conditions. If you have one of these diseases or are a healthy older adult, you may be able to join by giving a small skin sample.
San Luis Potosí CityAges 45 years+ - NCT06734286Recruiting
Memory training study for mild cognitive impairment
This study tests a computer-based memory training program for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It aims to see if practicing working memory exercises can help improve memory and thinking. You would use your own computer at home.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 50 years+ - NCT06736119Recruiting
Task-based therapy for children with coordination difficulties
This study tests whether task-oriented exercises can improve coordination and daily skills in children aged 4 to 12 with developmental coordination disorder (a condition that makes motor tasks like writing or catching harder). The goal is to help them move more easily and feel more confident in everyday activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 4–12 - NCT06736951Recruiting
Changing the hospital room to prevent confusion in older adults
This study tests whether changing the hospital room environment can help prevent confusion (delirium) in older adults who are not in intensive care. If you are 70 or older and admitted to a regular hospital unit, you may be able to take part.
Baytown, TexasAges 70 years+ - NCT06730438Recruiting
Sound wave brain treatment for early dementia
This study tests whether a treatment called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (using targeted sound waves) can help people with early-stage dementia. It aims to find a new way to improve brain function without surgery or drugs.
L’Aquila, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06523413Recruiting
Games and stress balls for anxiety after knee surgery
This study tests whether playing a game or squeezing a stress ball can help reduce anxiety and keep your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) stable after knee replacement surgery. It is designed for people who are having a total knee replacement and can understand Turkish.
IspartaAges 18 years+ - NCT05580211Recruiting
Brain stimulation for schizophrenia with low insight
This trial tests a brain-stimulation approach for people with schizophrenia (or schizoaffective disorder) who don’t always recognize how their illness affects them. It may help improve symptoms and insight while you stay on stable medications during the study.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06723301Recruiting
Chatbot for parents of children with autism
This study tests a chatbot assistant to help parents of children with autism improve their problem-solving skills. It is designed for primary caregivers who can read and communicate in Chinese.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05772104RecruitingPhase 3
Test a Chinese herbal capsule for generalized anxiety
This Phase 3 trial studies Shugan Jieyu Capsule to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It aims to see if it can reduce anxiety symptoms in people who fit specific anxiety severity and traditional diagnosis criteria.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT05000528Recruiting
Program teaching for long-term insomnia patients
This trial tests whether a structured patient education program helps people with chronic insomnia sleep better and feel better. You would likely learn sleep-focused strategies and receive support aimed at improving sleep habits.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT07558785Enrolling by invitation
Testing speech and memory checks at home for early thinking problems
This study uses a video-based system at home to check your speech and memory, helping doctors spot thinking problems early using artificial intelligence. The goal is to see if this simple, at-home test can reliably catch early memory and thinking changes.
PilsenAges 40 years+ - NCT07558642Recruiting
Nerve Block to Reduce Confusion in Older ICU Patients
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection (stellate ganglion block) can reduce confusion and help restore normal sleep-wake cycles in older adults staying in the intensive care unit. Researchers hope this treatment may help patients recover faster and feel more alert.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 65–99 - NCT07559500RecruitingPhase 1
Study of tirzepatide for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests if tirzepatide, a diabetes drug, affects brain chemistry linked to alcohol use. Researchers want to see if it can help people with mild-to-moderate alcohol use disorder who also have tried stimulants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 21–65 - NCT07558759Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Study for Psychiatric Conditions
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference to help treat psychiatric conditions. Researchers will use MRI scanning and specialized stimulation equipment to see if this approach is safe and helpful.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07551752Recruiting
Digital parent training for children with social communication delays
This study tests a digital (online) parent-training program designed to help parents support children ages 1–4 with social communication difficulties or autism. The program aims to improve how children interact and communicate with others through parent coaching.
Miami, FloridaAges 1.2 years+ - NCT07552519Recruiting
Patient Outcomes in Spinal Disease Treatment
This study tracks how patients feel and function after receiving treatment for spinal disease (which may include procedures like spinal cord stimulation). Researchers want to understand what matters most to patients during their recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07557381Recruiting
Game-Based Brain Training for Schizophrenia
This study tests whether playing games on a smartphone or tablet can help improve memory, attention, and thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will track how the game-based training affects cognitive abilities over time.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT07558148Recruiting
Low-intensity ultrasound for OCD symptom detection and relief
This study tests whether a wearable sleeve device using ultrasound can detect compulsive hand and arm movements in people with OCD, and whether the device can help reduce symptoms. You'll undergo MRI brain scans and wear the device during treatment sessions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–60 - NCT07552246RecruitingPhase 4
Acupuncture vs medication for depression and anxiety
This study compares acupuncture with standard medication for reducing depression, anxiety, and related sleep problems. It aims to see if acupuncture is a helpful alternative for people in China who are struggling with these conditions.
Kunshan, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07557368Recruiting
Gamified games to help with thinking and recovery in schizophrenia
This study tests whether playing structured games on a phone or tablet can help people with schizophrenia improve their thinking skills, memory, and social confidence while in the hospital. The games are designed to be engaging and therapeutic.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT07558187Recruiting
Health Inequalities Study in Rural and Urban Communities
This research study examines how health differences vary between rural and urban areas and among different groups of people. Researchers want to understand what factors affect health outcomes and why some communities experience worse health than others.
LarissaAges 18 years+ - NCT07559071Recruiting
Emotional Freedom and Music Therapy for High-Risk Pregnancy
This study tests whether emotional freedom technique (a tapping-based stress-relief method) and music therapy can help reduce anxiety in pregnant women diagnosed with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)—a condition where the amniotic sac breaks early. The goal is to see if these therapies improve emotional well-being during a stressful pregnancy situation.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07556692Recruiting
Home Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Depression
This study tests whether a device you use at home can help reduce depression symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. The device uses gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp to potentially improve mood.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07557017Recruiting
Emotional Disorder Treatment Study Using Unified Protocol
This study tests a structured therapy approach called the Unified Protocol, designed to treat multiple emotional disorders (like depression, anxiety, and OCD) with one flexible treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach helps people manage their symptoms over 14 weeks of outpatient therapy.
PragueAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mental health clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 7,764 recruiting psychiatry studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 12,350 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Mental health” cover here?
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental-health and behavioral conditions. We group each study into mental health based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a mental health trial near me?
- Use the search to filter mental health studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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